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<p>“This line is about the casual side of life: traveling, the weekend, lounging at home,” <a title="Tomas Maier" href="http://www.tomasmaier.com" target="_blank">Tomas Maier</a> says of his first full namesake collection, composed of comfortable pieces ideal for long flights. For women, that means unfussy items such as dark denim shirtdresses, buttery leather skirts, and pantsuits that aren’t overly structured or formal; for men, there are relaxed blazers, slouchy trousers, and reimagined parkas and peacoats. Swimwear and accessories, including bold wooden jewelry, pointy flats, and roomy totes, make an understated impact. For Maier, versatility—neutral colors; clean shapes—is a priority. “I’m interested in separates that pair together in various ways. They can be a little dressy or very casual, but always make you look and feel good when you travel.”</p>
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 03:00RachelTomas Maier&#039;s New CollectionQuébécois Designers Share Their Favorite Montreal Hauntshttp://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/quebecois-designers-share-their-favorite-montreal-haunts
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<p>Québécois designers Byron and Dexter Peart have achieved cult fashion status—thanks to a suave line of utilitarian travel accessories called <a title="Want Les Essentiels de la Vie" href="http://www.wantessentiels.com" target="_blank">Want Les Essentiels de la Vie</a>, hit collaborations with J. Crew and New York’s NoMad hotel, and three smartly curated lifestyle boutiques across Canada. Here, the twin brothers share their favorite hometown haunts.</p>
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 04:00RachelQuébécois Designers Share Their Favorite Montreal HauntsPacking Tips from a Hyatt Hotels VPhttp://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/packing-tips-from-a-hyatt-hotels-vp
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<p>Hotel executive Katherine Melchior Ray knows how to stay stylish on the fly.</p>
<p>Although Katherine Melchior Ray, the vice president of luxury brands at <a title="Hyatt Hotels" href="http://www.hyatt.com" target="_blank">Hyatt Hotels</a>, is on the road at least twice a month, she never forgets to pack a touch of home. “I bring my own coffee mug. That way, I don’t feel like I’m in a hotel, especially if I’m in bed and the sun’s coming in.”</p>
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 05:00RachelPacking Tips from a Hyatt Hotels VPA New Take on the Travel Uniform from Kaufmann Mercantilehttp://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/a-new-take-on-the-travel-uniform-from-kaufmann-mercantile
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<p><em>Fashion equals function for Sebastian Kaufmann, purveyor of utilitarian chic</em>.</p>
Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 10:42RachelA New Take on the Travel Uniform from Kaufmann MercantileStella McCartney&#039;s Argentina-Inspired Collectionhttp://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/stella-mccartneys-argentina-inspired-collection
<p align="center"></p>Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 06:52RachelStella McCartney&#039;s Argentina-Inspired CollectionThom Browne&#039;s Travel Stylehttp://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/thom-brownes-travel-style
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<p>The New York–based fashion designer made his name on a prim, classic, and sometimes offbeat look, a credo that is echoed in his travel style. “I’m a horrible creature of habit,” he admits. “I pack more simply than most people—I don’t bring much stuff.” We take a peek at his well-ordered universe.</p>
<p><strong>The Women’s Collection:</strong> Browne made a splash last January when Michelle Obama wore a coat he designed to the inauguration. This look <em>(pictured)</em> is in stores now.</p>
<p><strong>The Suit: </strong>Browne is rarely caught <em>not</em> wearing one of his ultra-trim suits, which can cause unintended confusion. “People think I’m a pilot,” he laughs. “I’ve been offered discounts at Starbucks.”</p>
Monday, December 2, 2013 - 09:25RachelThom Browne&#039;s Travel Style5 New NYC Boutique Hotelshttp://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/5-new-nyc-boutique-hotels
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<p>Manhattan’s latest crop of boutique properties have one thing in common: classic styling with a modern twist.</p>
<p><strong><a title="NYC Boutique Hotels: High Line Hotel" href="http://www.thehighlinehotel.com/" target="_blank">High Line Hotel</a><br /></strong><strong>Location:</strong> Occupies a slice of the 1895 Gothic-style General Theological Seminary, in Chelsea.<br /><strong>Ideal For: </strong>High Line explorers; gallery-hoppers.<br /><strong>Nod to the Past: </strong>Original stained-glass windows; well-worn handwoven carpets.<br /><strong>What We Love: </strong>A desktop stationery embosser to personalize postcards and envelopes.<br /><strong>Choice Bite: </strong>Cult bakery Mah Ze Dahr’s caramel-oatmeal bars, served from the hotel’s 1963 Citroën van parked by the entrance.<br /><strong>Smallest Room: </strong>275 square feet.<br /><strong>Details: </strong><em>180 10th Ave.</em> <strong>$$$</strong></p>
Monday, December 2, 2013 - 05:20Rachel5 New NYC Boutique HotelsTravel Uniform: Anna Suihttp://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/travel-uniform-anna-sui
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<p>The designer shares her low-maintenance packing logic.</p>Monday, April 29, 2013 - 09:30RachelTravel Uniform: Anna SuiTravel Uniform: Via Spiga&#039;s Edmundo Castillohttp://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/travel-uniform-via-spigas-edmundo-castillo
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<p>For this sharp shoe designer, flying is all about unplugging and head-to-toe comfort.</p>
<p>As the creative director of <a href="http://www.viaspiaga.com" target="_blank">Via Spiga</a>—not to mention the talent behind a namesake line of women’s shoes and the men’s footwear brand Casbia—Edmundo Castillo has a pretty hectic life. Which is why he loves air travel: “It’s my time to disconnect and not have the phone ringing,” he says.</p>
<p>Castillo gets ample time to himself en route to factory visits in <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/milan" target="_blank">Milan</a> (where he keeps an apartment), business trips in <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/china" target="_blank">China</a>, and vacations in <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/hawaii" target="_blank">Hawaii</a>, the <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/dominican-republic" target="_blank">Dominican Republic</a>, and his native <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/puerto-rico" target="_blank">Puerto Rico</a>. In flight, he watches <em>30 Rock</em> and <em>Mad Men</em> on his iPad, which he carries in a vintage-corduroy sleeve by Milan-based <strong>Pijama</strong> <em>(from $38)</em>. When he wants to sleep, Castillo relies on his <strong>Beats by Dr. Dre</strong> headphones <em>(from $200) </em>because “they block all the noise.” As for his on-the-go outfit: “I usually land and go straight to work,” he says, “so it’s important to stay in style, but also feel comfortable.”</p>
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 07:50RachelTravel Uniform: Via Spiga&#039;s Edmundo CastilloLinda Fargo&#039;s Travel Uniformhttp://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/linda-fargos-travel-uniform
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<p>The woman who gives Bergdorf Goodman its distinctive flair shares her on-the-road routine.</p>
<p>“If I don’t look right, then I just don’t feel right,” says Linda Fargo, senior vice president of women’s fashion, store design, and presentation at <a title="New York City travel guide" href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/New-York-City">New York City</a>’s iconic department store. Which is why she packs more than she needs for her jaunts to European runway shows and vacations on the Italian Riviera. One tip: she packs clothes on hangers in plastic dry-cleaning bags inside her large <strong>T. Anthony</strong>case. “Almost nothing gets wrinkled,” she swears.</p>
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 11:00RachelLinda Fargo&#039;s Travel UniformTop New Spring-Summer Art Exhibitshttp://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/top-new-spring-summer-art-exhibits
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<p><strong>New York:</strong> The <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/new-york-city/activities/metropolitan-museum-of-art">Metropolitan Museum of Art</a>’s<strong> “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty”</strong> <em>(May 4–July 31)</em> pays homage to the late British fashion designer by displaying more than 100 of his creations (a jacket with horns in place of epaulets; bulbous “armadillo” shoes).</p>
<p><strong>France:</strong> With various exhibits across 30 institutions in the French Riviera, <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.artcontemporainetcotedazur.com/">“Contemporary Art and the Côte d’Azur”</a></strong> <em>(June 25–Nov. 7)</em> spans 60 years of work by more than 200 artists, from Picasso to performance artist Philippe Ramette.</p>
Friday, June 3, 2011 - 08:35RachelTop New Spring-Summer Art Exhibits